Source water planning
Source Water Policy – Ohio
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Community water systems are required to implement source water protection plans
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While the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program can be voluntary, it is required for new and expanding CWSs in the state of Ohio.
Community water systems are encouraged to implement source water protection plans
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The Ohio EPA offers guidance documents for parties interested in developing a local drinking water source protection plan for their municipal public water system.
Funding is available to implement plans
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Periodic updates to plans are required
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For FY 2022, the State Revolving Fund program utilized set-aside funding for source water protection programs
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Monitoring sources of drinking water accessed through private wells is required
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Funding is available to mitigate compromised sources of drinking water accessed through private wells
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